He has been recognised for his skills in woodturning and vernacular furniture.
A Maynooth maker has made the shortlist for the 2026 RDS Craft Awards.
Muck Murphy has been recognised for his skills in woodturning and vernacular furniture.
Working under the name Nonviolentcutlery, Muck Murphy creates sculptural works in wood alongside contemporary vernacular furniture.
Using local materials and drawing on traditional craft heritage, his furniture, vessels and spoons sit between function and sculpture.
His work has been exhibited at Collect Art Fair, the National Craft Gallery and the Révélations Biennale in Paris and is represented in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Ireland.
The awards include six emerging makers and six established makers as well.
The awards have launched at Collins Barracks, giving contemporary Irish craft a national stage within one of the country’s leading cultural institutions.
Selection follows a competitive call for applications from Ireland and internationally, the shortlist spans disciplines including ceramics, textiles, wood, glass, metal, jewellery, weaving and lace, reflecting the breadth of contemporary craft practice today.
The shortlists are as follows:
Emerging makers: Jack Ó Meara (Kenmare Needlepoint Lace), Camilla Hanney (Ceramics), Muck Murphy (Woodturning and Vernacular Furniture), Luke E. Holden (Glass), Sam Gleeson (Metalsmith and Knife Making) and Kate O'Neill (Sculpture, Ceramics and Textiles).
Established makers: Emma Bourke (Glass), Pierce Healy (Jewellery and Objects), Zsiri Melinda Dempsey (Ceramics), Andrea Spencer (Glass), Frances Crowe (Tapestry Weaving) and Róisín Pierce (Textile Design and Craft).
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